Christmas Bellsstrawberry Lilies Recipes

CHRISTMAS STRAWBERRIES

Steps:

• Blend together the gelatin and condensed milk. Add coconut and vanilla; mix well and refrigerate until chilled.
• Roll into small balls and shape into strawberries; roll in red sugar crystals.
• Dip fat end into green sugar crystals. Place an almond sliver into the fat end for a stem. To prevent hardening, store in an air tight container until ready to serve.

CHRISTMAS BELLS/STRAWBERRY LILIES

Steps:

• 1. Combine sugar, butter, cream cheese and vanilla. Beat at medium speed for about 1 minute, scraping sides of bowl often, until well mixed.
• 2. Reduce to low speed and add flour and salt. Make sure it is blended well, and then divide dough into four equal sections. Wrap each section individually with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours, until firm.
• 3. Heat oven to 375* On lightly floured surface, roll out dough one section at a time, keeping other sections refrigerated, to 1/8" thickness. Cut out with 2-inch round cookie cutter. Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheets. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon of jam onto center of unbaked circle. With thin spatula, fold cookie over to form bell or lily shape and gently press narrow end to seal. The jam will show at the top and the cookie will be cone-shaped. Repeat with remaining dough and jam.
• 4. Bake for 7-11 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned. Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
• 5. This recipe is delicious with peach or apricot jam too, although not very Christmasy! Enjoy.

CHRISTMAS LIZZIES

Steps:

• 1. Prepare fruit and nuts by mixing with half the flour.(keeps the fruit from becoming sticky)
• 2. Cream together the butter and sugar;add beaten eggs one at a time
• 3. Sift remaining flour with soda and salt and add to egg mixture. Add liquids and then add the fruits and nuts. (Mixture is very thick; use hands to mix.)
• 4. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheets and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until medium brown.
• 5. *Orange juice may be substituted for the bourbon in this recipe.